Online Frauds: One wrong click can ruin you!!!

S Venkateshwari
Online Frauds: One wrong click can ruin you!!!


Online banking apps have made our life easier. Whether you want to drink tea at a cart or book flight tickets, you can make payments in a few clicks. Whether there is cash in people's pocket or not, there is no problem in paying anywhere, but this habit is now increasing the difficulties of the people. people are becoming victims of online fraud. We are telling few tricks, by adopting which you can protect yourself against online fraud.


1. Use verified banking apps

Always keep verified apps in your smartphone. Always choose the correct gateway for banking transactions. Use only official banking apps.


2. Always do secure browsing and web surfing

Always visit only those websites which are secure. If they start with 'https://' or WWW then they are usually safe. Web browsers like google Chrome themselves alert you that the website is not secure. Avoid clicking on any link. 

3. Be alert while using the card

Always be alert while using debit or credit card. Be it a shop, restaurant or online gateway, always enter card details in a secure manner. Always keep mobile alert on.

4. Keep phone-computer password strong

Always keep such passwords which are not easy for anyone to guess. Place special characters, alphabetical order in a specific pattern. Always choose strong password.

5. Do not share card-OTP details even by mistake

Do not share your banking password, OTP, CVV number and card number with anyone. Do not write passwords in emails, smartphone notes, messages, laptops or anywhere. Keep changing the password from time to time.

6. Beware of fake offers

If you have Truecaller installed on your phone, you can easily identify fake calls. Spam numbers appear red when on the net. Spam is also written on them. Be careful with such numbers. Don't fall in the trap of any lottery offer. These days people are being cheated in the guise of lottery.


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